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Maurie Backman | Mar 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

My Social Security estimate shows $4k at full retirement age – does that assume I keep working or is it based on past contributions alone?

Despite rumors that Social Security is at risk of disappearing, it’s not in lawmakers’ best interest to let the…

Maurie Backman | Mar 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM EDT

I’m in my early-30s with a $2 million net worth – how do other high-earning employees fit fun into the budget?

When I was in my early 30s, I started having kids. But a good number of my friends weren’t…

Christy Bieber | Mar 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM EDT

I just quit my high-paying job at 55 with $8 million saved – how should I tell everyone I’m ‘retired’ without burning bridges?

A 55-year-old Reddit user with an $8 million net worth is ready to pull the trigger and retire. His kids…

Maurie Backman | Mar 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM EDT

Ready to Retire Early? Ask Yourself This Before Taking Social Security Benefits

A lot of people find themselves ready to retire early. And there can be serious benefits to doing that. An…

David Beren | Mar 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM EDT

Retiring at 49 sounds boring – is indulging in a Paris pied-à-terre and high-end toys the new plan?

As one might suspect, the hope for anyone living the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) lifestyle is that they have…

Maurie Backman | Mar 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM EDT

I’m 53 with $3.7 million in a single stock gain – should I sell now and face an $800k tax bill or spread out the sales?

Most Americans don’t have $3.7 million, period. But this Reddit poster has $3.7 million in a single stock gain.…

John Seetoo | Mar 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM EDT

World-famous speaker Tony Robbins shares the seminar that ignited his mission when he was only 17

Tony Robbins is one of the best-known, and most popular motivational speakers and personal coaches in the world. The author…

Joey Frenette | Mar 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM EDT

I Have Cash to Invest, But Where Should I Put It in This Market Downturn?

The tariff-driven stock market downturn may cause some to re-evaluate their equity exposure. If you can’t handle volatility or don’t…

Maurie Backman | Mar 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM EDT

Only 48% of Americans Understand that Large Tax Refunds Aren’t Free Money

When my friend called me recently to complain that she was only getting a $400 tax refund this year,…

John Seetoo | Mar 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM EDT

I Believe Rocket Lab (RKLB) Can Surpass SpaceX and Transform the Space Industry

New technology sectors inevitably splinter into specialization. When personal computers first launched, companies like Apple and IBM, who made computers,…

Joey Frenette | Mar 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM EDT

Ben Franklin said “beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship” – Here’s how to eliminate overlooked expenses

Ben Franklin, known by many young people as the face of the 100-dollar bill, was an American icon of his…

Maurie Backman | Mar 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM EDT

They died without a will – are these two nephews going to end up with 10% of the estate?

Losing a loved one can be devastating — but so can having to figure out who gets what portion…

Christy Bieber | Mar 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

I’m rich, and worry that giving more to one child when we die will damage sibling bonds – am I overreacting?

A Reddit user has come into some money and is trying to decide how to distribute it among his three…

David Beren | Mar 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM EDT

Side Hustles You Can Start Right Now and Bank Extra Cash Before Summer

The rise of the side hustle has undoubtedly created more opportunities for extra income. Today, Bankrate indicates that around 44% of…

Aaron Webber | Mar 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM EDT

Why I Cancelled My AMEX Gold: Exploring My New No-AF Credit Card Strategy

When it seems like every credit card has some rewards program or special benefit, how is one supposed to know…

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My Social Security estimate shows $4k at full retirement age – does that assume I keep working or is it based on past contributions alone?

I’m in my early-30s with a $2 million net worth – how do other high-earning employees fit fun into the budget?

I just quit my high-paying job at 55 with $8 million saved – how should I tell everyone I’m ‘retired’ without burning bridges?

Ready to Retire Early? Ask Yourself This Before Taking Social Security Benefits

Retiring at 49 sounds boring – is indulging in a Paris pied-à-terre and high-end toys the new plan?

I’m 53 with $3.7 million in a single stock gain – should I sell now and face an $800k tax bill or spread out the sales?

World-famous speaker Tony Robbins shares the seminar that ignited his mission when he was only 17

I Have Cash to Invest, But Where Should I Put It in This Market Downturn?

Only 48% of Americans Understand that Large Tax Refunds Aren’t Free Money

I Believe Rocket Lab (RKLB) Can Surpass SpaceX and Transform the Space Industry

Ben Franklin said “beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship” – Here’s how to eliminate overlooked expenses

They died without a will – are these two nephews going to end up with 10% of the estate?

I’m rich, and worry that giving more to one child when we die will damage sibling bonds – am I overreacting?

Side Hustles You Can Start Right Now and Bank Extra Cash Before Summer

Why I Cancelled My AMEX Gold: Exploring My New No-AF Credit Card Strategy

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

After Comparing Every Weekly Pay ETF on the Market, Roundhill’s Lineup Is the Only One Somewhat Delivering

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

Why $34,000 Is the Social Security Tax Threshold Most Retirees Never See Coming

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

Personal Finance Articles

All Personal Finance Articles

My Social Security estimate shows $4k at full retirement age – does that assume I keep working or is it based on past contributions alone?

I’m in my early-30s with a $2 million net worth – how do other high-earning employees fit fun into the budget?

I just quit my high-paying job at 55 with $8 million saved – how should I tell everyone I’m ‘retired’ without burning bridges?

Ready to Retire Early? Ask Yourself This Before Taking Social Security Benefits

Retiring at 49 sounds boring – is indulging in a Paris pied-à-terre and high-end toys the new plan?

I’m 53 with $3.7 million in a single stock gain – should I sell now and face an $800k tax bill or spread out the sales?

World-famous speaker Tony Robbins shares the seminar that ignited his mission when he was only 17

I Have Cash to Invest, But Where Should I Put It in This Market Downturn?

Only 48% of Americans Understand that Large Tax Refunds Aren’t Free Money

I Believe Rocket Lab (RKLB) Can Surpass SpaceX and Transform the Space Industry

Ben Franklin said “beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship” – Here’s how to eliminate overlooked expenses

They died without a will – are these two nephews going to end up with 10% of the estate?

I’m rich, and worry that giving more to one child when we die will damage sibling bonds – am I overreacting?

Side Hustles You Can Start Right Now and Bank Extra Cash Before Summer

Why I Cancelled My AMEX Gold: Exploring My New No-AF Credit Card Strategy

Financial Decisions People Regret Most After Age 50

The 401(k) Bracket Smoothing Math: Why a 66 Year Old Couple With $1.5 Million Should Convert Exactly $90,000 a Year

After Comparing Every Weekly Pay ETF on the Market, Roundhill’s Lineup Is the Only One Somewhat Delivering

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